Security Consulting — Security Engineering and Systems Design

Systems Design/Construction Documents

Hughes Associates has extensive experience in the design of access control/alarm monitoring, biometrics, video imaging, CCTV, intrusion detection, long/short range communications, X-ray/metal detection and asset protection systems. The firm provides design-drawing reviews that outline system-engineering criteria, to include security design and concept methodology, equipment locations, connectivity, engineering specifications and other design layout requirements. In addition, Hughes Associates prepares complete bid/specification package documentation as well as security console and control room designs.

Construction Period Services

Hughes Associates provides comprehensive management oversight of security design efforts from concept through construction. Specific efforts include systems' acceptance testing, support and monitoring of installation/design-build efforts to ensure compliance with design requirements outlined in specification documents.

Submittal Reviews and Approvals

Hughes Associates provides engineering support in the review of design drawings and related documentation. Reviews cover layout accuracy, appropriateness of design, adherence to technical codes and standards and a cost-benefit review.

Bid Reviews and Evaluations

Hughes Associates supports clients in addressing the various elements of the procurement process, such as the development of bid project requirements, evaluation and negotiation criteria, design budgets/cost estimates, and work schedules. Hughes Associates creates bid criteria and specifications, evaluates contractor bids, and develops and evaluates requests for proposals.

Budget Estimating

Hughes Associates develops project cost estimates based on system and program requirements, along with design and specification documents, including equipment, labor, installation, project management, and contingency fees. Hughes Associates' approach incorporates the use of value engineering techniques to ensure all security projects are completed on time and within budget.

System Performance Acceptance Testing & Support

Hughes Associates performs system acceptance testing to ensure that system engineering and performance are compliant with project specifications.

For more information contact:

Robert Summers
rsummers@hai-security.com
626-797-0471